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  1. whoosh

    The Windows 7 RTM Rogue Pixel A known issue, says Microsoft

    Microsoft has informed of a Link Removed - Invalid URL-related issue in which users will notice that a rogue pixel will appear on their screens. A white dot can be displayed on the top-left corner of the screen for Windows 7 computers that are running under a Windows Aero theme, but for which...
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    • Forum: Windows News
  2. weetoots

    Windows 7 Can't install 64 bit version

    I have the following: Windows XP home SP3 and all the updates Intel E4400 @ 2.31GHZ 3.00 GB of Ram DirectX 9.0c I have run the Windows upgrade advisor and it says Upgrade However, when I run XP and then incert the 64 bit Upgrade disc, I get the following message. "This installation Disc isn't...
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    • 64 bit boot issue compatibility custom installation directx dual boot error message hardware requirements installation lost partitions partition reinstallation sp3 system info technical support troubleshooting upgrade upgrade advisor windows 7 windows xp
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  3. O

    Windows 7 installing error, freezes on starting windows screen

    right, a while ago i dual booted windows 7 onto my vista running laptop and it works perfectly. It is a huge improvment on vista, it is faster, better designed and its new features are very useful. Because of this sucess i know am trying to dual boot it onto my xp running desktop. Unfortunatly...
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    • aero bios black screen clean install compatibility dell directx dual boot error freezes graphics card hardware requirements installation pentium 4 performance ram troubleshooting vista windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 How many watts do I need...

    Here is an excellent article by Xbit labs where they do real world testing on how much certain types of pc draw power. So if your either going to build a fast gaming rig or just a work station the answer to the power needs will be here.. Link Removed due to 404 Error
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    • gaming rig hardware requirements pc build power consumption real world testing work station xbit labs
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    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  5. K

    Windows 7 Official Minimum Specs Thread

    In light of new information from Microsoft, here are the official minimum specifications for all versions of Windows 7. CPU: 1 GHz+ 32 or 64-Bit processor RAM: 1 GB for 32-Bit, 2 GB for 64-Bit GPU: 128 MB DirectX 9, WDDM 1.0 Compatible Video Card HDD: 15 GB for 32-Bit, 20 GB for 64-Bit...
    • Kyle
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    • activation cpu directx dvd drive gpu hardware requirements internet connection keyboard minimum specs mouse ram screen resolution sound card storage updates video card wddm windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  6. K

    Windows 7 DirectX 11; Not Coming to 7.

    It might be a bit early for us to be talking Windows 7 feature cuts, but that said, isn't it a bit early for Microsoft to be talking Windows 7 feature cuts? If The Inquirer's "reliable sources" are to be believed, Microsoft is giving DirectX 11 the boot from its next version of Windows to keep...
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    • compatibility directx engadget feature cuts gaming hardware requirements inquirer microsoft performance software sources technology updates user experience vista windows windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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